Bloom Hours: Free Women’s Meetup - Intention Board Night

A space to gather, inspire, belong, share experiences, and learn from each other.

With Joy invites you to Bloom Hours, a free monthly gathering where women slow down, share space, and reconnect with joy. No pressure, no performance, just an open-hearted place to come as you are and leave a little lighter. Presence, warmth, and community. Together, we fill our cups.

For women ready to begin a new chapter. Join us for a creative night of connection as we craft Intention Boards - part moodboard, part vision board - reflecting how you want to feel and who you’re becoming.

🌿 Intention Board: Craft A Visual Expression of Your Next Chapter

This isn’t your typical vision board workshop.

This isn’t your typical vision board workshop. Instead of setting goals, we’ll imagine what our ideal future could look and feel like, connecting with the version of ourselves we’re becoming.

“Who do I want to be in the next chapter of my life?”

If that feels hard to answer, you’re not alone. Sometimes it’s easier to begin with what we no longer want, what we are ready to release, and how we no longer want to feel. From there, we’ll gently uncover what we do want to welcome in: the moods, energies, values and ways of being that truly matter to us right now.

Through guided journaling we’ll bring those reflections to life by creating our own Intention Boards - part moodboard, part vision board - a visual expression of your next chapter.

This is a creative and restorative evening to reconnect with yourself, to see your next chapter not as a to-do list, but as a feeling, a state of being, and a choice to live with more clarity, softness, and joy.

This is a free event. Donations are warmly welcome to help cover materials and space. If you have any spare magazines, scissors, fabrics, or pictures to make it more you, please bring them! Otherwise, as always just bring yourself, an open heart, and your curiosity. ✨

With Joy is a women’s mental wellness community creating nurturing spaces for connection, self-discovery, and healing. It's a space where women uplift and inspire one another toward greater clarity, balance, and joy.

Our mission is to support women through life transitions and healing journeys by providing community, coaching, and tools grounded in science and lived experiences.

Learn more and join us at www.createalifewithjoy.com

Hosted By: With Joy | Instagram: @createalifewithjoy

Zeenna is the founder of With Joy, a mental wellness hub for women navigating change. Born in the Philippines, raised in Germany, and now rooted in California, her journey has taken her from neuroscience labs to community centers, researching diseases, mentoring immigrant and refugee youth, and creating spaces for reflection, healing, and growth. With over a decade in biosciences research and more than six years in health, wellness, and nonprofit leadership, Zeenna blends scientific expertise with deep lived experience as an immigrant, mother, and space-holder. Her work is dedicated to creating spaces where women feel seen, supported, and confident reclaiming their joy.

ARTogether builds community through arts-centered support systems for refugees, immigrants, and diasporic communities. They create spaces for healing and connection, where art becomes a bridge across cultures and a platform for sharing stories. Through programs such artist mentorship, exhibitions, or community events, they foster wellness and belonging while uplifting the voices of immigrant and refugee communities.

Every 2nd Wednesday from 4 - 7 PM, ARTogether hosts “Gather In,” a monthly art-making event open to all. They provide basic art supplies, and occasionally feature a guest artist with a demo, but everyone is free to show up as they are, or can bring a creative project they want to work on in community with others!

Join us on Friday, December 12, 2025 for a fundraiser to help sustain ARTogether’s programs and community space. “What We Hold: Protecting Sanctuary for Immigrant & Refugee Voices” will feature an art auction, delicious food, drinks, and live performances. This is a crucial moment to support safe and vital spaces for immigrant and refugee communities. Early Bird Tickets are available now. Visit to learn more.

By registering for this event, you acknowledge the following:

You are participating voluntarily and are responsible for your own well-being and choices during the meetup. With Joy and its facilitators are not liable for any personal injury, emotional distress, lost or stolen items, or other incidents that may occur during the event.

Activities during Bloom Hours are meant for connection, inspiration, and joy, not for professional therapy, medical treatment, or emergency support. You agree to treat all participants with kindness, respect, and care. This is a supportive space, and harmful behavior will not be tolerated. Any purchases, such as food, drinks, or transportation, are your own responsibility. These gatherings are meant to be gentle and grounding. Please honor your own boundaries and take care of yourself as needed. We’re so glad you’re here.

In addition, by joining this event, participants agree to follow ARTogether’s Community Policy and respect the space and all items within it.

Please note:

• No smoking or pets are allowed inside the center.
• Furniture and equipment must remain in their original places and may not be moved without permission.
• Nothing may be attached to the walls (no tape, tacks, staples, etc.).
• Please do not touch or water the plants.
• Do not touch the artwork. Anyone who damages, alters, or destroys any artwork displayed at the center will be held personally responsible and required to pay the full listed price of the affected piece.
• Keep food and drinks away from all artwork and the piano.
• Do not use or move items from the staff room or use the staff sink.
• Do not leave children unattended at any time.
• Please ensure the space is left clean, with no debris or spills on the floor.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

ARTogether, 1200 Harrison Street, Oakland, United States

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